Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi Dating After Coachella Kiss

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi have been quietly dating for several months, with their relationship coming into public view after they were spotted kissing at Justin Bieber's Coachella afterparty in Indio, California, earlier this month.

Sources close to the couple indicate that the model and actor have known each other for years through overlapping celebrity circles. They first crossed paths more notably in 2022, when Elordi attended Jenner's birthday party, and a photo of them together from February that year circulated on social media. More recently, the pair were photographed in conversation at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in March. Their connection deepened over the past few months, with insiders describing private hangouts that allowed them to build rapport while both spent significant time in Los Angeles.

A key factor in sparking their romance was Jenner's sister, Kylie Jenner, who played matchmaker. Kylie, who is dating actor Timothée Chalamet, encountered Elordi frequently during awards season earlier this year. Elordi was nominated for his role in the film Frankenstein, while Chalamet was recognized for Marty Supreme. Kylie reportedly encouraged her sister to...